Sarah Foster, Licensed Master Level Psychologist (LMLP)

Sarah (Eliot) Foster

(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)

Licensed Master Level Psychologist (LMLP)

Please inquire
Updated 10 days ago
2 years in practice

At the heart of my work is a simple belief: healing happens when we feel safe, heard, and empowered to tell our stories.

Hi, I’m Eliot Foster—a trauma-informed clinical psychologist and lifelong advocate for healing in all its forms. I hold a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Fort Hays State University, where I was honored with the Graduate School’s Best Writing Award for my work on providing affirming services to LGBTQ+ clients. While there I researched trauma, particularly religious and childhood trauma, blending research with empathy to better understand the intersections of belief, identity, and mental health. I am currently practicing with Mental Health Associates of South Central Kansas, providing psychological evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and therapy. My clinical background is with Saint Francis Ministries, where I provided clinical services and therapy for children and adolescents in the foster care system. My approach is grounded in compassion and client autonomy, and I strive to create an inclusive therapeutic space where all bodies, minds, and identities are seen and respected. On the weekends, I can be found spending time with my spouse and two children, hosting book clubs, or crafting candles, teas, and bath goods for my witchy shop at a local antique mall.

In person only
Speaks English, American Sign Language
Emergency number available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteGenderqueerBisexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 3:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 3:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am 12:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Altered mental status or delirium
  • Severe depression
  • Suicide attempt

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Learning Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Identity
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Neurodivergent people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who are deaf or hearing impaired
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • ADHD Evaluation
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Location

  • MHA Counseling Center

    Office Building

    9415 East Harry Streetsuite 800Wichita, KS 67207

    Open map

    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

    Communication

    • Sign language interpreter
    • Language translator
    • Virtual remote interpreter (VRI)

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • United Health Care – Kansas
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket

Credentials

Licenses

  • Master's Level Psychologist

    Kansas BSRB

    LMLP-03408-T, Kansas

Education

  • Fort Hays State Univeristy

    MS (Master of Science), 2023

    I studied trauma, specializing in religious trauma, childhood trauma, and trauma unique to the LGBTQ+ community.

Other